Which of the Following Is NOT an Accurate Description of Taste

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of taste?

• A)The taste buds are the receptors for taste.
• B)Receptor cells are replaced by new cells about every 10 days.
• C)The four basic tastes can be perceived at any spot on the tongue that has receptors.
• D)After the age of 40,the total number of taste buds declines.

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Definitions:

Epithelial Tissues

Layers of cells that line or cover the body surfaces, both internal and external, playing roles in protection, secretion, and absorption.

Bx

A shorthand notation for biopsy, a medical test involving the extraction of sample cells or tissues for examination.

Surgical Removal

The process of excising or taking out a body tissue, organ, or tumor through an operation, often to treat disease or injury.

Examination

A detailed inspection or analysis of an object or person, especially for medical purposes.